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What is BS 25800 - Safeguarding for organizations guide about?

Any organization that has regular contact with members of the public needs robust safeguarding arrangements, both to meet public expectations and its statutory duties.

BS 25800 shows UK-based organizations how to institute and improve safeguarding practices, reducing the risk of individuals coming to harm or becoming victims of abuse.

As part of BSI’s commitment to ESG, BS 25800 is available on an open access basis.

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Who is BS 25800 - Safeguarding for organizations guide for?

It can be adopted by any organization working in the UK, regardless of sector, type, size, and nature of activity, both in the real world and the digital domain. In particular it will be relevant to organizations working with children and adults in the following sectors:

statutory sector: for example police services, NHS, local government, prisons, armed forces, state education;
the third sector: for example charities, faith settings, independent education providers, housing associations;
independent sector: for example shops, restaurants, service providers, health and social care providers, sports associations, child-care providers.

What does BS 25800 - Safeguarding for organizations guide cover?

BS 25800 gives guidance on how to provide assurance that measures are in place to keep individuals safe from harm and to respond effectively to safeguarding concerns. Individuals can include any adult or child who comes into contact with the organization.

NOTE: Within BS 25800 the term "safeguarding" is defined as measures taken to protect a person's right to live in safety, free from abuse, harm, and neglect. In relation to children it encompasses a wider definition, including preventing impairment of children's mental and physical health or development, ensuring children grow up in the provision of safe and effective care, taking action to enable children to have the best outcomes, and preventing maltreatment.

Why should you use BS 25800 - Safeguarding for organizations guide?

The national standard on safeguarding, BS 25800 can help organizations to:

tackle safeguarding effectively using a consistent national framework;
demonstrate their understanding of, and respect for, national safeguarding standards;
provide reassurance to customers, service users, employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders;
strengthen overall risk management and improve efficiency;
improve standards of practice;
enter new markets and trade more easily;
underpin organizational ESG commitments;
minimize potential harm to individuals in contact with them; and
tackle situations responsibly if harm occurs.

BS 25800:2024

Safeguarding for organizations. Guide

Current

Published:

19 Jun 2024